Interfaith service honors Marathon bombing victims

Boston police marched in formation to circle the Cathedral of the Holy Cross before the interfaith service on April 18 to honor the victims of the Marathon bombings. Special guests include President Obama, who was expected to speak, and cellish Yo-Yo Ma, who was expected to perform.

Mayor Thomas M. Menino passed President and Michelle Obama during the service. Menino stood up despite a broken leg to address the crowd on Boston’s resilience.
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People attended the "Healing Our City: An Interfaith Service" dedicated to those who were gravely wounded or killed in the Boston Marathon bombing.
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President and Michelle Obama attended an interfaith healing service at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston for victims of Monday's Boston Marathon explosions.
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People waited for the start of the service at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross following the Marathon bombings.
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Former Massachusetts governors Jane Swift and Mitt Romney greeted each other before the service.
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The cathedral holds some 2,000 people; about half the seats will be reserved for invited guests, organizers said, including victims’ families, first responders, medical personnel, government officials, and volunteers from the Boston Athletic Association
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People embraced in the Cathedral of the Holy Cross before the president's visit.
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Representive Edward Markey greeted President Obama as he arrived at Logan Airport to attend the service.
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Boston police officers rode bicycles outside the Cathedral of the Holy Cross where President Obama was scheduled to attend an interfaith service.
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